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As an Auditor in the Office of Audits within the Office of Inspector General (OIG), you will have a leading role in helping the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG) improve management, strengthen integrity and accountability, and ensure the most efficient, effective, and economical use of resources. Current vacancies exist mainly in the Information Technology (IT) and Security Intelligennce (SI) Divisions and we especially need auditors with knowledge of IT or Security Intelligence systems. Our activities are global in scope, supporting the highest priorities of the Department and BBG. Our oversight extends to the Department's and BBG's 60,000+ employees and more than 270 missions and other facilities worldwide. We remain at the forefront of efforts to identify potential savings and cost efficiencies for the Department and BBG, and strive to provide timely, relevant, and useful feedback on the progress of their programs and initiatives. Our mandate includes the traditional areas of emphasis for the Department and BBG--including diplomatic and consular affairs, security, international broadcasting, contracting, administrative, and financial management, and information technology--as well as new initiatives and priorities such as food security, global health and climate change.

This position is eligible for telework; additional criteria will be required (e.g., supervisory approval).

Responsibilities

As an Auditor in IT or SI you will: Execute performance audits and evaluations of both domestic and overseas programs, activities, and functions within the Department and BBG. Determine objectives, scope, and steps needed to complete each assignment. Personally conduct assigned performance audits and evaluations and gather, assemble, and analyze data to formulate findings that satisfy objectives. Develop findings supported by evidentiary data that is technically sound, reasonable, and meet OIG and professional standards, for sections assigned. -Interact effectively and maintain professional working relationships with people at all levels, including external organizations, to accomplish objectives. Contribute to a working environment that promotes teamwork and effective communication and that fosters accountability and personal and professional growth. Provide assistance and support to team members and supervisors, share information, and provide appropriate feedback. Effectively resolve most issues encountered. -Effectively interview auditees to acquire information needed to complete assignments. Give effective oral briefings and presentations to team leader and OIG management on progress of assignment and findings. -Prepare a variety of written products that require minimal supervision and revision to include but not limited to the following: --Reports, which include findings and recommendations, that are objective, factual, and in conformance with OIG and professional standards, and require minimal revision from supervisors. --Other timely, high-quality products that are complete, accurate, objective, factual, and in conformance with OIG policies and standards, including work papers, audit summaries, compliance correspondence, memos, etc. --Review and edit written products prepared by other team members.

Conditions of Employment

Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5CFR 300, Subpart F.

Qualifications

All applicants MUST meet one of thebasic qualification requirements described belowfor this position:

BASIC QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A.Applicants must have a degree from an accreditedcollege or university in accounting and/orauditing OR a degree in a related field such asbusiness administration, finance, or publicadministration that included or was supplementedby 24 semester hours in accounting and/orauditing. (The 24 semester hours may include upto 6 hours of credit in business law);

OR B. Combination of Education andExperience: Have at least 4 years of experiencein accounting, or an equivalent combination ofaccounting experience, college-level education,and training that provided professionalaccounting knowledge AND meet 1, 2 or 3below:

2. A certificate as a Certified PublicAccountant or a Certified Internal Auditorobtained through a written examination.

3. Have at least 4 years of experiencein accounting AND completion of the requirementsfor a degree that included substantial coursework in accounting or auditing, (e.g., 15semester hours) but that does not fully satisfythe 24-semester-hour requirement described inparagraph A above, AND (a) have successfullyworked at the full-performance level inaccounting, auditing, or a related field, (e.g.,valuation engineering or financial institutionexamining); AND (b) a panel of at least twohigher level professional accountants or auditorsdetermined that I have demonstrated a goodknowledge of accounting and of related andunderlying fields that equals in breadth, depth,currency, and level of advancement that which isnormally associated with successful completion ofthe 4-year course of study described in paragraphA above; AND (c) except for literal nonconformance tothe requirement of 24 semester hours in accounting, my education, training, and xperience fully meet the specifiedrequirements.

Note: All applicants MUST submittranscripts as verification of educationalrequirement OR a certificate as a CertifiedPublic Accountant or a Certified InternalAuditor, obtained through written examination ORpanel recommendation that includes all therequirements as described under Combination ofEducation and Experience #3 above by the closingdate of this announcement. If you fail toprovide requested information, or theinformation you submit is insufficient to verifyyour eligibility, you WILL lose considerationfor this position.

If applying for the GS-9:

IN ADDITION to the above basic qualificationrequirements, you must have at least 1 full yearof specialized experience that has equipped theapplicant with the particular knowledge, skills,and abilities to successfully perform the dutiesof the position. This experience is related tothe work of the position and equivalent to atleast the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Qualifying specialized experience mustdemonstrate the following:

Experience in working as an audit team member and taking part in developing the scope of the audit/review. Experience in interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies and procedures specific to the audit; presenting comprehensive, clear concise, and objective reports of an audit with well defined finding and well-reasoned recommendations for corrective actions needed.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basicqualification requirements, you must have 2 fullyears of progressively higher level graduateeducation leading to master's degree or master'sor equivalent graduate degree from an accreditedcollege or university. This education demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to do the work of the position to be filled.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basicqualification requirements, you must have acombination of graduate level education andspecialized experience as described on thevacancy announcement, which is equivalent to thework of the position and is equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. This educationand experience meets 100% of the qualificationrequirements for this position.

Note: All applicants MUST submittranscripts as verification of educationalrequirement OR a certificate as a CertifiedPublic Accountant or a Certified InternalAuditor, obtained through written examination ORpanel recommendation that includes all therequirements as described under Combination ofEducation and Experience #3 above by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail toprovide requested information, or theinformation you submit is insufficient to verifyyour eligibility, you WILL lose considerationfor this position.

If applying for the GS-11

IN ADDITION to the above basic qualificationrequirements, you must have at least 1 year ofspecialized experience that has equipped youwith the particular knowledge, skills, and abilitiesto successfully perform the duties of theposition. This experience is related to thework of the position and equivalent to at least theGS-09 level in the Federal service. Qualifyingspecialized experience must demonstrate thefollowing:

Experience in working as an audit team member and taking part in developing the scope of the audit/review. Experience in interpreting and applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies and procedures specific to the audit; presenting comprehensive, clear concise, and objective reports of an audit with well defined finding and well-reasoned recommendations for corrective actions needed.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basicqualification requirements, you must have 3 fullyears of progressively higher-level graduateeducation leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. orequivalent doctoral degree. This educationdemonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesto do the work of the position to be filled.

OR IN ADDITION to the above basicqualification requirements, you must have acombination of graduate level education andspecialized experience which is equivalent tothe work of the position and equivalent to the GS-09level in the Federal service. This education andexperience meets 100% of the qualificationrequirements for this position.

Note: All applicants MUST submittranscripts as verification of educationalrequirement OR a certificate as a CertifiedPublic Accountant or a Certified InternalAuditor, obtained through written examination ORpanel recommendation that includes all therequirements as described under Combination ofEducation and Experience #3 above by the closing date of this announcement. If you fail toprovide requested information, or theinformation you submit is insufficient to verifyyour eligibility, you WILL lose considerationfor this position.

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Additional information

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER - Your Social Security Number is requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Employee Relations, Disability/Reasonable Accommodations Division, at (202) 261-8163 or reasonableaccommodations@state.gov. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:

Knowledge of auditing principles, concepts, and theories;

-Ability to communicate effectively according to the type of audience;

-Ability to research and interpret US laws and regulations related to auditing procedures;

-Ability to conduct studies to improve effectiveness, efficiency and economy of operations.

-Skill in conducting performance audits.

Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Your resume must include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. For assistance with creating a resume, please click here.

Qualified candidates are assigned a score between 70 and 100. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) candidates must be rated "Well Qualified" for the position and earn a score of at least 85 (when applicants are rated in a range of 70 to 100) to receive consideration for special priority.

If, after reviewing your resume and self-assessment questionnaire responses and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, a score will be manually determined that reflects your documented experience. This may result in a lower score, which may also eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements and submit any required supporting documentation by the closing date of this job opportunity. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. To preview questions please click here.

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Required Documents

All required documents listed below, that are applicable to you, must be submitted to our automated system "Gateway to State" by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

1. Resume - your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the required information as specified in the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section. Insufficient information will result in an ineligible rating.

2. A completed online job specific self-assessment questionnaire through the Department’s automated system “Gateway to State”.

3. Transcripts - if you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript(s) with your application. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.

5. Performance Appraisal - All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent completed annual performance appraisal that includes the final rating. If a performance appraisal does not exist, is incomplete or unavailable, a Form DS-1812 (Applicant Appraisal) or equivalent form from another agency signed by the current supervisor is acceptable. Mid-year progress reviews will not be accepted.

6. All non-competitive eligible applicants must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., SF-50 documenting the full performance level of a position held on a permanent basis).

7. If you are qualifying based on other criteria listed under the Qualification Section of this announcement, you must submit the required supporting documentation (certificates, certifications, etc.) with your application by the closing date.

All documentation, applicable to you, must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. If the information you submit is insufficient to verify your eligibility or you fail to submit any of the required documents, it will disqualify you from being considered for this job opportunity.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Benefits

A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How to Apply

Please carefully read all the instructions before you begin the application process.

To apply for this job opportunity, you must submit a resume and an on-line application through the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) application system, USAJOBS. This information will be transferred to the Department of State's Gateway to State Automated Application System.

You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the following four-step application process:

STEP 1: Select the "Apply On-line" button and follow the instructions to register or sign into USAJOBS.

STEP 2: Submit a detailed resume or any other written format you choose documenting your job-related qualifications, experience, and education (if applicable). Cover letter is optional. If you submit a cover letter, you must also submit a resume. Please see the “How You Will Be Evaluated” section for specific information that should be outlined in your resume.

STEP 3: Answer the job-specific self-assessment questions on-line through the Gateway to State automated application system. These questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications and experience for this job opportunity.

STEP 4: Submit all required documentation, applicable to you, listed in the Required Documents section of this job opportunity to the Department’s automated application system "Gateway to State" prior to the closing date of this announcement. For instructions on how to view the status of your supporting documentation, please click here.

Technical assistance with your on-line application can be obtained by contacting the Help Desk at mgshelp@monster.com OR by calling (866) 656-6830 or (703) 269-4944 between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. ET

ALTERNATE APPLICATION PROCEDURES

NOTE: If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package by fax. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET, at least two working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement.

NOTE: Paper applications and information sent by mail WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Next steps

After all application packages have been received, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. After we review and evaluate all applications, the most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. After a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability and or security background investigation.

You will be notified up to four times during the hiring process:

1. Upon receipt of your application.2. Upon minimum qualification determinations.3. After the certificate is issued.4. After final selection is made.

For instructions on how to view the status of your application, please click here.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits.

Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are considered on a case-by-case basis.

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